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Who chooses the delivery method in response to the amount and type of risk that he or she sees in a project? - ANSWERSThe Owner The greater the risk that an owner sees in a project, the smaller the contingency fund that needs to be applied. (T/F) - ANSWERSFalse What is a joint venture? - ANSWERSA joint venture is the legal binding of two companies for the purpose of providing a competitive advantage that would be difficult to provide alone When are contract changes more likely to occur,...

Base Isolators - ANSWERSLarge shock absorbers made of alternating layers of rubber and steel attached to a a buildings foundation to allow movement of the structure without causing damage. Brownfield Sites - ANSWERSA property that is abandoned or under-used because of historic environmental contamination. Constructability Review - ANSWERSA design review in which experienced contractors and construction managers work with designers to ensure that the details of the design actually can be bu...

Name the four fundamental stages of the construction management process after the design stage. - ANSWERSThe four fundamental stages of the construction management process are 1.) Pre-Construction 2.) Procurement 3.) Construction 4.) Post Construction What are the four distinct stages of the design process? - ANSWERS1.) Programming and Feasibility 2.) Schematic or conceptual design 3.) Design development 4.) Contract documents How does the quality of the design drawings impact t...

Job of the Construction Manager - ANSWERSTake a set of written plans and specifications and a raw piece of land and then coordinate all of the materials, manpower, and equipment necessary to guarantee the set price, schedule, and quality of the project- without any accidents or errors, regardless of weather conditions, interest rate fluctuations, acts of God, or any other unforeseen conditions Construction Management - ANSWERSThe planning, scheduling, evaluation, and controlling of constructi...

agency CM - ANSWERSa construction management option in which the construction manager acts in the owners best interests at every stage of the project from design through construction Design-Build - ANSWERSa project delivery method in which there is only one contract between owner and design-build entity. closely related to master builder theory Architectural programming - ANSWERSthe research and decision-making process, initiated by an owner using the help of an architect fast tracking ...

Distinguish between construction management as a function and construction management as a project delivery method. - ANSWERSThe construction management function entails various tasks performed by the contractor such as estimating, scheduling, cost control, and contact administration in order to monitor, manage, and control the work of the contract for which the contractor is obligated. Construction management as a project delivery method is a contractual agreement whereby the construction manag...

Chapter 1: The Construction Industry - ANSWERS Base Isolators - ANSWERSLarge shock absorbers made of alternating layers of rubber and steel attached to a buildings foundation to allow movement of the structure without causing damage. Brownfield Sites - ANSWERSA property that is abandoned or underused because of historic environmental contamination. Constructibility Review - ANSWERSA design review process in which experienced contractors and construction managers work with designers to e...

5 attributes of construction projects that require project management techniques. - ANSWERSDuration, quality, assembly team, and location Manufacturing Firm vs. Construction Firm - ANSWERSConstruction firms are in business to make a profit that compensates the investment and assures future continuation of the business. The goal of the project, then, is to make a profit, as the project is assembled. Is a discipline that provides tools to direct people in pursuit of specific goals and is use...

Supraventricular Tachycardia - ANSWERS Atrial fibrillation - ANSWERS Second deg AV block: Mobitz 1 - ANSWERS Second deg AV block: Mobitz 2 - ANSWERSIntermittent non-conducted P waves without progressive prolongation of the PR interval (compare this to Mobitz I). Ventricular fibrillation - ANSWERS Third deg AV block - ANSWERS Sinus bradycardia - ANSWERS Ventricular fibrillation - ANSWERS Atrial flutter - ANSWERS Pulseless electrical activity - ANSWERSPush Epi Always ...

What indicates to move to the post-cardiac care algorithm? - ANSWERSorganized rhythm with a perfusing pulse What does the post-cardiac care algorithm focus on achieving? - ANSWERSoptimizing cardiopulmonary function and perfusing vital organs after ROSC What steps are involved in post-cardiac arrest care? - ANSWERS1. optimize oxygenation and ventilation 2. treat hypotension 3. can patient follow verbal commands 4. therapeutic hypothermia 5. 12-lead EKG to detect AMI/MI 6. intensive car...